How We Help
Our mission is to provide resources, education and an environment for creative upcycling that supports teachers with essential supplies in their classrooms.
Transforming the unwanted into something of value
Reducing waste
Our community has diverted over 1.5 million pounds of materials from the landfill since 2016.
Serving Teachers
We supply over 20,000 students in 295 schools throughout the Kansas City metro with essential school supplies, books, and necessities.
Supporting kids
We provided over 13,000 items of clothing, food, and hygiene products to students during the 2025-2026 school year.
Our History
Brenda Mott, ScrapsKC’s founder, spent her childhood in the 70’s discovering, building, and creating – sparking a lifelong passion for repurposing and reimagining.
As a teacher, Brenda recognized the value of resourcefulness and regularly repurposed items for her classroom. In 2016, together with her husband Jeff, she opened the doors of ScrapsKC in the West Bottoms.
Thanks to the boundless generosity of our community, ScrapsKC, now located in the heart of Midtown, has flourished into a dynamic hub for artists, families, educators, and creators of all kinds.
Whether you seek supplies, inspiration, or simply a warm and inviting space, you’ll find it here.
Together, we’re weaving a tapestry of education, creativity, compassion, and sustainability, making Kansas City a brighter, more inclusive place for all. Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey!
Donate
Support us financially by becoming a sustaining donor, making a one time donation, or sponsoring an event or teacher today.
Volunteer
Volunteer as an individual, or as a part of a group and join our amazing community of volunteers!
Donate Materials
Share your extra school, office, art, and textile supplies to help provide affordable creative materials for the community and free classroom resources for local teachers.